used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
burlesquer
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From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
carefully weighed
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
critic'snounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
Gertrude
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From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
overdrawnverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈdrɔːn/
inflected form of “overdraw” — draw more money from than is available
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
unusual or striking
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
stigmatizedverbUS /ˈstɪɡmətaɪzd/
past form of “stigmatize” — to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
express in words
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
verbatimadjectiveUS /vərˈbeɪtəm/
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
VINCENT'S
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From this reading VINCENT'S HISTORY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the gorgeous colors of our autumnal scenery were faithfully transferred to canvas, the artist would be considered a glaring, tasteless burlesquer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
which person or people
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "His history is so singular," said Gertrude, "that in a novel it would be stigmatized as incredible, overdrawn, and absurd; in truth, a novelist who would not subject himself to such charges must not too closely follow Nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sit down by me--tell me what you have learned from Rose," said John, the next day to his sister.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Both artist and novelist must learn to 'tone down' their pictures; but as my story is not for the critic's ear, but for yours, John, I shall tell it verbatim.
